Gemma BissixGet ready soap fans because evil Clare Devine is set for an explosive return to Hollyoaks.

We caught up with actress Gemma Bissix who promises she'll be madder and badder than ever.

What are we going to see from you this time?
Wow! What aren't you going to see? Clare's back, she's unhinged. She's a shadow of her former herself. She's got greasy hair, she's off the rails. The first thing she says to Warren is "Hello Warren. Have you missed me?"

Is she set for revenge?
She's definitely set for revenge. She looks psychotic. 

How did you feel about looking rough?
I loved it. The more skanky the better.

Can you tell us a bit about your storyline?
I'm not allowed to say too much, but it won't disappoint.

Is this the last we're going to see of you?
I can't say because there's somebody dying in the storyline I'm involved in and if I say I'm staying it rules out the fact it's me and if I say I'm going then it puts it as a definite - so I'm afraid I can't say!

Have you filmed some exciting scenes?
We've filmed some brilliant scenes, we've had stunt co-ordinators in and special effects team in... Ooh, I've just had Ricky Whittle come in and kiss me on my face - excuse me whilst I just get over that one!

How do you manage playing Clares in both EastEnders and Hollyoaks?
For me they're completely different. I prefer Hollyoaks Clare because she is just so much fun to play.  I was saying to somebody that if she was in the real world, she'd be in prison or on death row.

With the EastEnders Clare she was more realistic. We all know somebody like that - a little tart trying to get a bit of money where she can.

Do we now? What are you saying about your friends?
[Laughs] Oh no - I mean there was always that girl at school flirting with the boys to get what she wants.  The Hollyoaks Clare is so far from reality and I enjoy it so much - and you can have so much fun with it.

Also when do you come into a day at work and have the gorgeous Ricky Whittle kiss you on the cheek? Normally it's a snog. I normally get accosted by him somehow. Everybody is lovely here - it's a great place to work.

So there are no divas there?
There used to be divas but not anymore. You can take that as you want to take it.

You gave up smoking as part of the NHS Stop Smoking Service. How is it going?
I can't lie and say I haven't had a single cigarette - I have lapsed slightly. I used to smoke 15 a day but coming up to Liverpool I've hardly smoked at all and on the odd lapse I've had two a day. I'm not there yet.

Is Dancing On Ice the last reality show we'll see you in?
Well I've recorded Celebrity MasterChef which is out in May but apart from that, yes. I'm better hidden behind a character - I'm so honest that in something like Big Brother I'd be a nightmare. What you see is what you get.

But that would make you so watchable.
It's people like you who say I'm so watchable that would ruin my career.

With Dancing On Ice - I've never been so nervous in my whole life. It was great to do but as much as I was upset at leaving the first show the thought of doing a second live show would've absolutely killed me. I'd be tempted to do something car related.

What, like Top Gear?
Yes. I love my cars. On Dancing On Ice the commentator said: "She doesn't want to meet Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp, her ideal man is Jeremy Clarkson." I just need to get him a bit sweet and I'll be on reasonably priced car and everything.

What would you say if you met him?
I'd get on my knees and bow down to him.

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